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ACF ACE Seminar training was hosted by Art Institute of Houston administered by Ben Fonbuena, Jr., CEC,CCE,ACE,AAC. ACF Trainer, Christopher J. Dwyer, CEC, ACE, AAC presented powerpoint ACE training to attendees apprentice and renewal examiners, Oct…

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Visit the ACF website, it gives you prospective to your questions. Keep in mind, as years past todate, guidelines change, read carefully the current requirements on certification. Retired USArmy/E-8/MSG FoodService, 22 years svc. Ben Fonbuena,Jr.,CE…

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Advise always check the ACF website for any update, current change on CEC certifications and other levels. Include time frame change example before it was five years after you had taken all the requirements now is change. So, it is very important to…

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ACF ACE Training & Practical Exam Certification at Art Insititute of Houston

October 10, 2009 to October 11, 2009

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Relationship Status:

Married

About Me:

USArmy(Retired)MSG/E8, 22 years(1970-1992). Vietnam&Gulf War Veteran
Educations & Training: Pursuing BS University Houston. Ft. Lee Virginia, Advance & SGM Academy, El Paso, TX
1986 Former All-US Army Culinary Arts Team (USCAT Member)NRA Chicago (GrandPrizeTeamWinnerBuffet)
Former Fort Bragg Culinary Arts Team Member 1982-87
Won numerous culinary competition medals local, State, National & International
1987-90, Former USAREUR Food Advisor, DSLOG,Heidelberg, Germany
1988 World Culinary Olympics"IKEA"(Silver&Bronze)
Austin Country Club & Texas Commission for the Blind, Houston Consultant
Executive Chef, Rice University (1997-Present)

Website:

http://www.texchef.net & www.houstonchefs.org

What is your favorite recipe creation?

Global Cuisine

When did you enter the Culinary Profession?

Drafted 1970, 9years old Grandmother taught me cooking.

Who is your favorite Musical Artist?

International music

What is your favorite TV show?

News local, national & global

Last Book Read:

Culinary Excellence

If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be and why?

My wife & two daughters. Family comes first.

What is your favorite Culinary Web site?

http://www.acfchefs.org

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At 5:30pm on September 14, 2009, George Darsey said…: Chef Ben, it's always my pleasure to interact with you.

At 10:49am on September 4, 2009, Lance Warren said…: I have signed up for the CEC test on 11/2 at Le Notre. I took the written part last month and received notification that i passed, last week. Any advice?

At 12:54pm on August 22, 2009, Domenico Berardicurti MC said…: Thank you Chef Ben

At 11:17am on June 19, 2009, Chef Mario Panganiban said…: Hi Chef How are you? I hope you always fine. have a nice day........

Mario

At 10:24am on June 5, 2009, Timothy Prefontaine said…: Hello, Glad to here from you. I hope you have been well, and everything is good with you. Its great to here from you.

At 9:19pm on May 24, 2009, james xin said…: thank you chef ben,nice to meet you ,

At 11:23am on May 8, 2009, Adam L Marshall CEC said…: Hello Chefy!

At 11:19am on May 4, 2009, Chef Mario Panganiban said…: Hi Chef Ben thank for your support nice to see you chef.

At 9:31am on May 4, 2009, Mark Webster, CEC, CCE said…: Chef thank you for the offer of sponsor support for the AAC. I believe I have that covered, but I may be asking questions of you as I complete my package.
Mark

At 12:41pm on May 3, 2009, Mark Webster, CEC, CCE said…: Chef,
Just wanted to say I enjoyed reading your bio on your page. I am a retired E-8 USN (1976-1996). We both share a similar career path and I hope to enter the AAC this next year.